I was lucky enough to have 8th row seats for the Tina Turner concert in DC, and she is amazing. How many 69-year-olds do you know that can pull off wearing a mini-skirt and look fantastic? She is proof, along with Jack LaLanne and many others, that age is just a number. You can be in great shape and be your best at any age! It takes a lot of hard work, but it’s well worth it, as you can tell from the picture.  Read More →

Overcoming Adversity, Setbacks and Obstacles in Your Training Program: The Mindset to Succeed Never give up. Never, never, never, never give up. Although Winston Churchill spoke these words during wartime to rally England, they aptly describe the mindset necessary to reach your health and fitness goals. There will always be roadblocks and obstacles in your path, but those who are successful in life find ways to get around... 

What’s the number one complaint you hear in most gyms and health clubs? “I’m not getting anywhere with my workouts.” “I’m not getting results like I used to.” “I’m training harder than ever, but I’m still not ____________(losing weight, gaining size, etc.)” Sound familiar? I find that every time I take a closer look at these complaints, a common... 

Personal trainers often talk about writing exercise prescriptions for their clients-setting up precise training plans based on the client’s goals, fitness level, and current physical abilities. This provides a structured path and allows for periodic testing to assess progress. You can follow the same procedure in formulating a personal workout and diet plan for yourself. Think of this process as mapping a route... 

Cardiovascular training is one of the key components of an effective workout program. Whether you are training to lose weight, add muscle, increase definition, or simply to improve your heart and lung function, aerobic routines are a necessity. The key is to determine how often, at what level, and of what duration (the familiar formula of FIT-frequency, intensity and time). An examination of each of these factors will...